Russian-origin fertilizer which Latvia seized resulting from European Union sanctions is being despatched to Kenya by the United Nations’ World Food Programme, Latvia’s Foreign Ministry mentioned on Saturday.
The first cargo of a part of the 200,000 tonnes of the seized fertilizer left the port of Riga on Friday and several other extra are resulting from comply with, it added.
“The Latvian Government decided to facilitate the donation, with support from the UN World Food Programme, of mineral fertilizers owned by companies sanctioned by the European Union,” the assertion mentioned.
“Together with its foreign partners and international organisations, Latvia continues providing support for the countries that have been affected by the food crisis triggered by Russia’s war on Ukraine.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
